Recently we discovered that there were couples we weren’t fully serving. Some couples were asking for a simpler option saying, “We love what you do, but is there a stripped-down option? Just the legal stuff, beautiful photos, and someone to guide us through?” They wanted a no-frills version that ticks the two most important boxes: someone to legally marry them, and remarkable photography to capture the proof that they said “I do.”

So we went back to the drawing board, and we’re excited to share what came out of it.

We created the EverAfter Essentials: The Bare-Bones Elopement Package. It’s designed for couples who just want to exchange vows, seal them with a kiss, explore somewhere beautiful together, and walk away married with exceptional photos to remember it by.

What’s Inside the EverAfter Essentials Bare Bones Elopement Package?

With EverAfter Essentials, you can choose your officiant to legally marry you. You’ll leave with the license in hand and one hour of professional photography that proves you did the thing.

We also share our insider’s resource guide to the best of Jim Thorpe, where to eat, where to stay, and where to sneak away for a glass of wine or a mountain view. And because we handle all the details for you, you’ll have the peace of mind that makes this package effortless.

Think of it as simplicity and deluxe rolled into one.

Who This Package Was Made For?

Maybe you’re city dwellers who feel suffocated by the idea of a giant ballroom and 200 guests. Or maybe you’re the “let’s just do this” kind of people, craving the joy of commitment without the overwhelm of logistics.

For example, you might always have dreamed of an elopement that’s just about the two of you, no audience, no distractions, just a promise made in a place that feels special.

If your dream elopement day is saying “I do” with your person, slipping away hand-in-hand to explore, making sure you’ll have incredible photos to frame, and walking away with nothing but smiles and zero stress… then this is your package. It’s not flashy. It’s not dramatic. But it is everything you need to make the moment real and exceptional. Learn more here!

What About Family?

We get it. One of the trickiest parts of eloping is explaining it to loved ones who might expect an invite. That’s why we put together a whole blog on how to involve family when you don’t actually want them there.

From livestreaming your vows to planning a casual celebration later, there are plenty of ways to soften the blow while still keeping your elopement day exactly the way you envisioned it. This blog post might help!

Why Jim Thorpe Is The Place to Elope?

But what makes EverAfter Essentials truly special is where it happens. Jim Thorpe is the kind of town that makes even the simplest ceremony feel cinematic.

Often nicknamed the “Switzerland of America,” it’s a historic Victorian town in the heart of the Poconos. Cobblestone streets and boutique inns are framed by rolling mountains and sweeping views. This town is pure escapism—and you can see for yourself why couples fall in love with it here

Couples travel to Jim Thorpe because it offers something city life can’t. From New York City and Philadelphia, they swap the concrete jungle and constant rush for something slower, quieter, and infinitely more romantic. Picture wandering into a tucked-away wine bar after your vows. Or spending the night in a storybook inn where time feels like it stopped a century ago.

Add in natural beauty, waterfalls, trails, and mountaintop overlooks and suddenly your bare-bones elopement doesn’t look so bare bones after all.

Ready to Choose Your Way?

In a world overflowing with elopement packages to choose from, the EverAfter Essentials is a breath of fresh air. It’s all about stripping things back to what really matters and doing those things simply. It’s refreshing to know you’ll be supported by an exceptional team and when you’re standing in the middle of Jim Thorpe you won’t need much else.

If you’ve been scrolling through endless options, waiting for the one that feels right, this is finally the package that makes the most sense – Get in touch here!

At Jim Thorpe Elopements, most of our couples come to us for the full works, flowers, cake, hair and make-up, celebrants, photography, all the beautiful extras that make an elopement feel like a full-on celebration. These packages are designed to spoil you, to take care of every detail, and to give you that “all in” feeling from start to finish.

If sounds like more your style and what you’re looking for the EverAfter Essentials probably isn’t for you.

But if you ARE a couple who dreams of the full on experience, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our all-inclusive packages